An Epitaph Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABBCCBBDDEEFFGGHH| Here lies one who never drew | A |
| Blood himself yet many slew | A |
| Gave the gun its aim and figure | B |
| Made in field yet ne'er pulled trigger | B |
| Armed men have gladly made | C |
| Him their guide and him obeyed | C |
| At his signified desire | B |
| Would advance present and fire | B |
| Stout he was and large of limb | D |
| Scores have fled at sight of him | D |
| And to all his fame he rose | E |
| Only following his nose | E |
| Neptune was he called not he | F |
| Who controls the boisterous sea | F |
| But of happier command | G |
| Neptune of the furrowed land | G |
| And your wonder vain to shorten | H |
| Pointer to Sir John Throckmorton | H |
William Cowper
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